United through our common connection to the sea,
we are called as a people of Catholic faith to follow in Christ's footsteps as
he ministered along the Sea of Galilee, serving the human and spiritual needs
of others, nurturing and spreading an understanding of our faith to all, sharing
our gifts and extending outreach to our own, as well as the greater community,
and celebrating worship centered in the Eucharist.

We embrace the vision of Jesus,
"...that all may be one."
(The Gospel of John – 17:21 - New American Bible)